Overview
- Juventus have asked Al‑Hilal for information on Darwin Núñez’s availability and costs, with reporting from Italy and Goal describing the approach as an initial enquiry for a possible summer deal.
- Chelsea are assessing a move and AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund have also been sounded out, with multiple reports saying Núñez is open to a wage cut to return to Europe.
- Núñez was left out of Al‑Hilal’s Saudi Pro League squad after coach Simone Inzaghi’s winter registration call that followed Karim Benzema’s arrival, leaving him eligible only for continental matches.
- The 26‑year‑old has six league goals and four assists in 16 Saudi Pro League games this season, and nine goals with five assists in 24 matches across all competitions.
- He joined Al‑Hilal from Liverpool last summer for about €53 million and is under contract until 2028, a setup that means any move would require a transfer fee even if his personal terms drop.